• The primary relationship manager for all vendors• Research and determine the appropriate product mix, inventory level, and best pricing available • Procure inventory required to adequately meet customer demand and company metrics• Evaluate and rank vendors in terms of performance and quality• Forecast price trends of and their impacts on future activities• Assist with integration of new distribution software and development of new inventory management processes and strategy

-Support the John Deere network of dealers by resolving complex issue relating to orders, product configurations, availability and shipments-Training dealers and supporting the implementation of JD Order software-Assisting with promotions, programs, and incentives by providing the information needed for the dealers to maximize the benefits of the program.-Providing support and current information relating to model year product changes and related compatibility issues-Working as a liaison between the dealers and the factories to resolve availability and service issues

* Purchased packaging materials needed to support production* Ordered, expedited and delayed materials based on demand* Worked with Planning Department to address stocking issues * Utilized inventory and supply chain software, including Macola, Factory Planner and Red Prairie* Spent $10 million annually with a cost savings of $650,000 in FY2012* Reviewed and qualified new suppliers and resolved quality issues * Reviewed specifications with Quality, Packaging Development, Production, and the suppliers* Set and justified standard costs as part of the annual budgeting process* Standardized material category codes, helping systematize the purchasing process* Helped launch a second brand (Güd) for Burt’s Bees, ensuring adequate quantities of packaging materials * Researched and located supplier capable of applying a special cone-shaped label when contract manufacturer could not* Received the “Scrappy” Award in 2009 for role in providing significant purchasing cost savings * Reduced costs of folding cartons by 20% twice by renegotiating contracts

* Managed purchasing and supply chain for privately owned contract manufacturer that supplied major consumer products companies.* Supervised Purchasing Agent for chemicals, responsible for $40MM in annual purchases, a Buyer/Planner for packaging, and a Materials Coordinator/Expediter * Responsible for rebuilding Supply Chain department, creating $800M in annualized savings, realizing 29% reduction in raw material inventories, developing procedures for SAP, and managing the Supply Chain responsibilities for SAP implementation* Reduced raw material inventories by 29% between August and December 2006

* Managed corporate purchasing for a $30MM annual spend for all molded plastic packaging used by Playtex * Developed and implemented corporate purchasing strategies and supply agreements* Prepared annual budget, introduced new items and developed supply contingency plans * Produced annualized savings of $2 million in 2005 and 2006 projects * Solid background in Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System Regulation as required by the FDA. * Awarded Certificate of Excellence for contributions to profitability in 2001

* Managed annual purchases of $25 million for Infant Care division * Procured major products for division, including molded latex (dipped and compression molded), injection molded components, molded silicone parts, and complete products from Asia* Recovered material losses from financially troubled supplier* Successfully negotiated 5 year, $7,000,000 contract for molded latex parts for Infant Care division

* Annual purchases of $20 million for components used in tampon production, a class 2 medical device* Materials included rayon fiber, specialty papers, perfumes, string, and injection molded parts. * Provided critical input for project management, contingency planning, and budgeting

* Managed annual spend of $20 million for ingredients, packaging and other materials for two-plant confectionery and baking operation * Sourced and managed freight carriers and coordinated use of contract packaging when necessary* Provided critical input and support for MRP system maintenance, packaging design and approval, inventory control and new item introductions* Designed and proposed an Excel based production and inventory management system

* Managed $15 million in annual spending for the purchase of ingredients and packaging materials used in a 3 shift confectionery plant, as well as services from outside companies related to the Materials Department. * Coordinated efforts of suppliers, Operations, and Marketing* Reduced raw material inventory levels from 57% to 37% of the value of finished goods produced in 1 year* Between January 1996 and June 1996 inventory turns increased from 5.4 to 10.0* Negotiated major interdivisional ingredient contracts, realizing one-year savings of $65,000

* Managed inventory data through daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts* Worked with the buyer and Production to ensure materials were available to support the production schedule* Reconciled inventory discrepancies with the Accounting Department* Worked with suppliers to resolve quality issues and disposition rejected materials* Scheduled packaging and ingredient deliveries